2. integrity, honesty, uprightness, probity. Goodness,morality,virtue refer to qualities of character or conduct that entitle the possessor to approval and esteem. Goodness is the simple word for the general quality recognized in character or conduct: Many could tell of her goodness and kindness.Morality implies conformity to the recognized standards of right conduct: a citizen of the highest morality.Virtue is a rather formal word, and suggests usually goodness that is consciously or steadily maintained, often in spite of temptations or evil influences: of unassailable virtue; firm and of unwavering virtue.3. benevolence, benignity, humanity. 4. worth, value.